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NameED'S TAVERN
Address2200 PARK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/6/2022
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed items stored in handwashing sink at bourbon bar. CDI-Items removed by PIC. 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed handwashing sink at dish pit out of soap and paper towels. CDI-Soap and paper towels were replenished.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed utensils with food debris and sticker residue on clean dish rack in kitchen. CDI-Items relocated to dish pit to be cleaned and sanitized. **Points not escalated due to improvement from last inspection, many fewer soiled dishes.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Walk in cooler holding TCS foods at 43 - possibly due to ice buildup observed under condenser. PIC is making contact with owner and having maintenance/repair to walk-in. TCS food items were recently prepped today were moved to another working unit. Facility able to keep food due to prep time and cold storage space. Verification required by 4/9/22.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15  Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring.  Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed romaine lettuce that was cut an hour prior to inspection covered in plastic wrap still above 41F. CDI-Food was vented and allowed to cool quickly.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed some squeeze bottles and containers of salt/spices in kitchen unlabeled.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed metal pans wet stacked on clean dish shelf.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. 4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Cleaning needed along bottom of chest freezers in downstairs area of establishment. Observed soda gun holder with buildup at bourbon bar.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed deep grooves and holes in floor in front of expo prep unit and in front of dish machine in kitchen. PIC still waiting on repair to be scheduled due to flooring/maintenance running behind. Repeat. 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed some food splatter on FRP wall paneling in kitchen.